Carolyn Desalu
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Go back to school for free with these online and in-person classes
If time and cost are reasons to avoid going back to school, here’s a reason to reconsider: free online and local in-person classes and courses. → Read More
The 2023 Valentine’s Day gift guide: Presents for the people you love
Spread love this Valentine’s Day and gift your favorite people with presents that are sure to warm their heart and satiate their appetites for sweet treats. While making your gift list, support metro Atlanta businesses by shopping locally; we’re sure each establishment will love the community support. → Read More
Free for all in Atlanta: Keep your wallet closed and have fun
Mark your calendars and keep your wallets closed for free, fun and worthwhile events throughout metro Atlanta. → Read More
Support local businesses by shopping at these 11 Christmas artisan markets
With Christmas figuratively around the corner, now is the time to check your list twice and shop for a variety of handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery, metalwork and more from local merchants at special markets throughout metro Atlanta. → Read More
7 farms to go pumpkin picking and more in Georgia this fall
Fall is here which means it will be time to enjoy one of the most popular fruits of the season — pumpkins. For the next few weeks, vibrant orange pump → Read More
School is in session: Must-have back-to-school items
Next week, Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Cobb County Schools will be in session. Fulton and DeKalb follow the next week. → Read More
Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta
Juneteenth, a June 19 holiday, recognizes the last African American slaves being freed in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamatio → Read More
Memorial Day events in metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the one many people look forward to — summer Fridays at work and vacation, anyone? Celebrate the ho → Read More
Great gifts for graduates at every level
Here, more than a dozen gifts to help graduates feel loved and prepared for what’s next (and we won’t tell if you treat yourself to a gift or two, too). → Read More
More than a dozen gifts show Moms how much she is appreciate this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, which will occur Sunday, May 8, is an opportune time to celebrate moms-to-be, mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers who have, and continue to do things to make life easier, cleaner, tastier and even more entertaining. → Read More
Experts offer tips to make outdoor spaces feel just like home
Now that spring is officially here with summer-like weather in tow, it’s time to head outside, at home. Decorate a balcony, patio, porch or backyard to create a relaxing outdoor oasis, work-from-home space with a backdrop of beautiful oversize planters or a warm and welcoming place for family gatherings and play. → Read More
Keep it simple: Get in shape and enjoy a fitness routine with bikes
Spring arrives this month and with it, daylight saving time which means more hours of sunshine. To celebrate the season and get in shape, keep workouts simple and on your own time by biking. → Read More
Alternative ways to spend your Valentine’s Day
Think outside the chocolate box this Valentine’s Day. Opt for a slew of fun alternatives such as an online culinary class that family and friends can enjoy together; a romantic do-it-yourself special event featuring lots of love notes, a bubble bath and wine; and a way to plant roots that last beyond Feb. 14. For those who are planning to pop the question, are currently engaged or looking to… → Read More
The benefits of paper planners
How is your year starting off? → Read More
The 2021 Christmas gift list: Luxury and aspirational gifts
For those with big budgets and willing to splurge this Christmas, give gifts that are luxurious, aspirational and feature dazzling, fast and relaxing characteristics. Present bestie or a significant other with an adults-only Caribbean getaway to slow down and enjoy quiet time somewhere warm. Adorn a dining table with wine and an accompanying holder that’s a work of art. The gift of a robotic mop… → Read More
The 2021 gift list: Presents from 10 Black-owned brands
Throughout this Christmas season, complete your shopping list while supporting Black-owned businesses, including local entrepreneurs with brick-and-mo → Read More
The 2021 Christmas gift guide: Gifts for the home
There are things to keep everyone warm and cozy and others to keep the home a little more organized. Continue reading to find just the right present for family, friends and significant others. → Read More
The 2021 Christmas tech gift list: Gadgets and things for techies
The 2021 Christmas tech gifts guide features a bevy of gadgets that are useful, cool and accessible to various budgets. There’s an item that can trans → Read More
The 2021 Christmas gift guide: 8 presents teens will appreciate
Teens are a special group of Christmas gift recipients. Sometimes they want everything and other times, nothing, which makes it challenging for relati → Read More
The 2021 Christmas subscription gift list: Gifts that keep giving
Check your naughty and nice list then send a Christmas gift that goes beyond this holiday season with subscription services. → Read More